Japan's info-communications field is experiencing a revolution, with entire replacement of network components. Wired access is migrating from copper cable to optical fiber and from digital exchange networks to IP and next-generation networks, or NGNs. We are also seeing mobile communications move from second- to third-generation technology, while 3.5-generation upgrades are starting to emerge. We look for commercial Long-Term Evolution, or LTE services, to appear in fiscal 2010. These advances should accelerate the deployment of fixed, mobile, and broadcast convergence services, with the construction and expansion of info-communications networks continuing.    We view this business environment as an excellent chance to harness our strengths and seize excellent business opportunities. We will draw on myriad advanced technologies and skilled personnel as a leading constructor of infocommunications networks to increase customer satisfaction and competitively differenciate ourselves, broadening our operations and generating new value. We maintain a comprehensive, advanced technological infrastructure to cover all aspects of info-communications, from constructing fixed and mobile telecommunications facilities to providing information systems and software and building home networks. We are employing our info-communications technologies and expertise to expand into electrical and civil engineering and environmental infrastructure. Our technological clout enables the delivery of high-value-added services. Our service management capabilities extend from construction and such upstream areas as consulting and design to maintenance, operations, and other downstream fields. In maintenance for carriers, for example, we have close business ties with construction teams and can thereby demonstrate our technological prowess. We will continue to expand into value-added areas that do not rely on carriers' equipment and facilities investment plans, thus stabilizing our performance. Key examples Upstream: NGNs development, inspection operations Consulting on enterprise application integration, business process management solutions Defining key customer needs and carrying out basic design of private networks Downstream: Inspection and repair of fixed-line communication networks Inspection and repair of mobile network base stations Supervision of communications networks Customer support services Operation and maintenance of waste treatment plants The migration process for info-communications networks entails dealing with new and old facilities and software. We systematically prioritize ongoing training so our engineers can handle everything from legacy to new technologies. We are cultivating multi-skilled, multi-tasking engineers to ensure construction efficiency at sites in which new and legacy technologies coexist. A good example is our training in construction with both copper cable and optical fiber. We are stepping up training of advanced IP engineers to handle NGNs while securing people with expertise in conventional digital exchange networks. We maintain world-class sales and construction bases around Japan, enabling us to serve customers locally and nationwide. We prevent construction downtimes and enhance efficiency by deploying our people where needed nationwide. Our technological structure enables us to construct telecommunications facilities for the NTT Group and other carriers. We are broadening our business and customer base so we can also cater for cable television companies, railroads, national and local government agencies, and other companies in the private sector. For example, we have constructed base stations for the au mobile service of KDDI Corporation and regional intranets for municipalities, winning a solid reputation for the reliability of our recommendations and the construction technologies.